May Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday. It is the day after Pentecost, also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday, which commemorates the descent of the Holy Ghost upon the disciples of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament of the Bible.
Is Whit Monday a Public Holiday?
Whit Monday is not a public holiday in 2024. Schools and most businesses are open.
The dove symbolizes the Holy Spirit.
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About Whit Monday
Read more about Whit Monday.Whit Monday Observances
Whit Monday in Finland has not been observed since 1991.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Mon | May 29 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 1951 | Mon | May 14 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 1952 | Mon | Jun 2 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 1953 | Mon | May 25 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 1954 | Mon | Jun 7 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 1955 | Mon | May 30 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 1956 | Mon | May 21 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 1957 | Mon | Jun 10 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 1958 | Mon | May 26 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 1959 | Mon | May 18 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 1960 | Mon | Jun 6 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 1961 | Mon | May 22 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 1962 | Mon | Jun 11 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 1963 | Mon | Jun 3 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 1964 | Mon | May 18 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 1965 | Mon | Jun 7 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 1966 | Mon | May 30 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 1967 | Mon | May 15 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 1968 | Mon | Jun 3 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 1969 | Mon | May 26 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 1970 | Mon | May 18 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 1971 | Mon | May 31 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 1972 | Mon | May 22 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 1973 | Sat | Jun 9 | Whit Preparation Day | National holiday |
| 1974 | Sat | Jun 1 | Whit Preparation Day | National holiday |
| 1975 | Sat | May 17 | Whit Preparation Day | National holiday |
| 1976 | Sat | Jun 5 | Whit Preparation Day | National holiday |
| 1977 | Sat | May 28 | Whit Preparation Day | National holiday |
| 1978 | Sat | May 13 | Whit Preparation Day | National holiday |
| 1979 | Sat | Jun 2 | Whit Preparation Day | National holiday |
| 1980 | Sat | May 24 | Whit Preparation Day | National holiday |
| 1981 | Sat | Jun 6 | Whit Preparation Day | National holiday |
| 1982 | Sat | May 29 | Whit Preparation Day | National holiday |
| 1983 | Sat | May 21 | Whit Preparation Day | National holiday |
| 1984 | Sat | Jun 9 | Whit Preparation Day | National holiday |
| 1985 | Sat | May 25 | Whit Preparation Day | National holiday |
| 1986 | Sat | May 17 | Whit Preparation Day | National holiday |
| 1987 | Sat | Jun 6 | Whit Preparation Day | National holiday |
| 1988 | Sat | May 21 | Whit Preparation Day | National holiday |
| 1989 | Sat | May 13 | Whit Preparation Day | National holiday |
| 1990 | Sat | Jun 2 | Whit Preparation Day | National holiday |
| 1991 | Sat | May 18 | Whit Preparation Day | National holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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